Artist Studios at the Emporium
Affordable, working studio spaces in the heart of downtown Knoxville for professional and emerging artists.
Studios at the Emporium are incubators that provide visibility, connection, and opportunities for artists to engage with the public and each other.
- A dedicated space to produce and store work
- A central, accessible location
- Opportunities to participate in exhibitions and open studio events
- Daily interaction with other working artists
Meet the Artists
Studios at the Emporium create visibility for professional artists while strengthening Knoxville’s creative community. Visitors regularly encounter artists at work, making the space both a creative hub and a point of public engagement.
Suite 110: Glenda Bowles Art Studio
Suite 110: Duchon
Suite 102: Geneva Galleries / W. James Taylor
Nancy M. Rowland Metalsmith
Amy Sabatier Designs
Alex Smith Fine Art
Susan Watson Glass Arts
Emmy Shubert Winstead Studio
Studio Availability
Studios are offered as space becomes available. There are currently no open studios, but interested artists may submit an application at any time to be considered for future openings.
ACA prioritizes artists who:
- Maintain an active creative practice
- Are able to consistently use the space and spend at least 15 hours per week creating in the studio during Emporium public hours
- Contribute to the collaborative environment of the Emporium
Want to be notified when studios become available? ACA members receive advance notice of studio openings through the ArtsFlash member newsletter.
Apply for a Studio
Interested in joining the Emporium artist community? Submit an application to be considered for future openings.